University departments shall welcome and encourage applications from a diverse population and hire the most suitable individual for a position based upon position requirements, preferred qualifications, and needs of the department.

Job Seekers

Thank you for your interest in a career with the University of West Florida! We are committed to providing an equal opportunity and nondiscrimination towards applicants and employees as it pertains to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation and veteran status, consistent with State and Federal law. Please take some time to review the following information to aide you in your quest for employment at University of West Florida.

Why Do I Want to Work at UWF?

Why should you work for UWF?

Because UWF is more than just a place to work. We are a family, who has close ties to our community, a positive, encouraging atmosphere, and quality programs for the education of our students.

Our main campus features beautiful trees and landscaping, a nature trail boardwalk, and four cross country trails which wind through the Baars-Firestone Wildlife Sanctuary. While we maintain this natural beauty, we continue to develop new, state-of-the art facilities such as our College of Business Education Center, residence halls (the newest being Presidents Hall), the Health, Wellness and Counseling Services building, and Science and Engineering building, which has been recognized with a LEED Gold Certification for environmentally friendly design and construction.

UWF partners with our community in various ways. Our academic departments promote faculty and student engagement with companies in the region in ways that are mutually beneficial and aligned with university priorities. Eight of our UWF organizations were recognized through Presidential Service Awards for completing hundreds of hours of public service. Additionally, we encourage a culture of educational and community philanthropy. For more information, visit our Office of Community Engagement page.

UWF has received formal acknowledgment as being a premier workplace. The Chronicle of Higher Education conducts an annual survey of participating colleges and UWF was reported as a "Great College To Work For" in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012. The Great Colleges program is one of the largest and most respected workplace recognition programs in the country.

Why do I want to relocate to Pensacola?

In addition to being a wonderful place to work, Pensacola and Northwest Florida is a great place to live! Some of Pensacola's claims to fame are:

Rich Historian Heritage

Pensacola's history goes back to 1559 when Don Tristan de Luna attempted the first major settlement in America. St. Augustine may be the "oldest continuously occupied" settlement, but Pensacola was the "first.” Our Historic Pensacola Village(part of UWF Historic Trust) showcases life in early Pensacola and other periods in our past.

We are known as the “City of Five Flags” because of our history of being ruled by Spain, France, Britain, the Confederacy and the United States. This gives our area a broad and unique cultural heritage with many influences.

Pensacola is recognized as being the cradle or birthplace of Naval Aviation as we are home to the first U.S. Naval Air Station (NAS). It was created in 1914 and is still existing today. NAS is also home to the world renowned Blue Angels (the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration squadron), the National Naval Aviation Museum (the world’s largest naval aviation museum and one of the most-visited museums in Florida), and the National Flight Academy (UWF academic partnership).

Cost of Living and Housing

The greater Pensacola area has a wide variety of surroundings in which to live – bay front, historic locales, country settings, or suburban areas to name a few. According to Forbes, the cost of living in our area is 1.1% below the national average and the median home price is $136,000. For additional information regarding housing in Escambia and Santa Rosa County, visit the Pensacola Association of Realtors (this site includes searchable listings) and/or the Santa Rosa County Board of Realtors.

Arts & Culture

Pensacola offers a variety of opportunities for art lovers, from Broadway-level shows, opera, symphonyand ballet. For aficionados of visual arts, we have many galleries, art festivals, and museums. Learn more about what we have to offer here.

Outdoors

Pensacola Beach has long been known for its stunning sugar white sands and emerald green waters. In fact, Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach were named in Trip Advisor's 2014 Travelers' Choice Top 25 U.S. Beaches in the United States.

We are also home to the world's largest intentionally created artificial reef, the USS Oriskany. This reef among many others provides plenty of fishing and diving opportunities.

Escambia County and its neighboring areas offer many settings for enjoying recreation and communing with nature. To name just a few of the activities we enjoy almost year-round, you will find:

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Brief UWF Description

Founded in 1963, the University of West Florida is a vibrant, distinctive institute of higher learning with undergraduate, graduate and targeted research programs. With multiple locations in Northwest Florida, the university serves a student population of more than 12,000.

Dedicated to helping students realize their full potential, UWF favors small class sizes with quality teacher-scholars who deliver personalized, hands-on learning and leadership opportunities. The university offers a dynamic learning environment that inspires innovation, creativity and collaboration and is focused on student success.

UWF is a member of the Gulf South Conference, with 15 athletic teams, 73 Gulf South Conference championship titles and seven national championship titles.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in a career with the University of West Florida!To assist with your career search, the application process was streamlined by creating an online application that enables you to search and apply for positions in a web-based environment. Some of the many advantages this system offers include the following:

• View and apply for job postings online in a secure, web-based environment.• Maintain an online employment application and track the status of the positions for which you have applied.• Search and apply for positions from any location with Internet access at any time.

As you embark on your job search with UWF, please take some time to learn and understand the various types of employment offered. A comprehensive guide is available to you discussing the various appointment types at UWF.

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 30-300.5(a) and 41 CF 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities.

Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to respond is requested to contact the Human Resources Deaprtment at 1-850-474-2694 (Voice) or 1-850-857-6114 (TTY).

Benefits

The University of West Florida offers salaried employees the opportunity to participate in a variety of benefit programs. All insurance programs are voluntary; however, employees must choose a retirement plan. We offer competitive plans for medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental plans. In addition, benefit eligible employees are offered their choice of several retirement plans. For more detailed information on these plans, please visit our Benefits page.

UWF employees in certain employment classes are eligible to receive annual and sick leave benefits. We also offer employees many perks such as valuable discounts at local restaurants, discounts on cell phone plans, free gym memberships on campus, and more.

Retirement Plans

Employees of The University of West Florida have access to a variety of retirement planning resources. All employees in established non-exempt positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Here are the options available to eligible UWF employees:

Strategic Plan

On June 14, 2012, the University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees adopted an updated Strategic Plan for 2012-2017 aligned with UWF's mission, as well as with the Board of Governors' Strategic Plan for the State University System of Florida. Between 2010 and 2012, UWF engaged in a range of activities to better understand the national, state and regional conditions that have an impact on the University's work and future.

Campus Map

If you plan to visit UWF's Pensacola campus, please be sure to stop by the Visitors Center (Building 81) to obtain a visitor's parking permit and information about where to park.

Parking permits are required for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The Visitors Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After hours, visitor's parking permits may be obtained at the UWF Police Station (Building 94).

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Disability Resources

The ADA Compliance Office works collaboratively with other university entities as well as external community organizations to help meet the university’s ADA mission and goals as well as to provide leadership in promoting inclusiveness, disability awareness and education in the local community. From that perspective, the ADA Office monitors our campus for ADA compliance, consults and advises faculty, students and staff on disability related issues and provides training and awareness opportunities for the campus community. If assistance is needed in the application process, please visit our ADA Compliance Office webpage or call (850) 474-2694.